At ACHC, we’re more than just a healthcare provider—we’re a team that cares about our patients and our communities. As a Federally Qualified Health Center and licensed primary care clinic, we offer a wide range of services to keep families healthy, including medical and dental care, plus specialties like Chiropractic, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Pediatrics, Psychology, Podiatry, and Optometry.
With clinics across Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties, we’re proud to make quality care accessible to everyone. When you join ACHC, you’re joining a mission-driven team that values collaboration, compassion, and growth.
The Primary Care Physician is primarily responsible for providing medical services; in addition, the Primary Care Physician may be directed by the Medical Director to perform other duties in accordance with funding agencies requirements, contractual agreements, and policies, procedures, and protocols established by the Aria Community Health Center (ACHC) Board of Directors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assume quality of care for patients under physician’s direct or indirect care.
- Adheres to the highest standards of medical practice, ethics, and professionalism at all times.
- Assist the Medical Director in establishing medical policies, quality improvement procedures, evaluating current practices, policies and procedures.
- Recommend changes in all clinical areas, and/or in general areas to improve the patient flow, medical records, billing practices, and appointment practices.
- Assist the in designing, implementing and evaluating educational programs for patients and clinical staff.
- Responsible for the directing and supervising of the clinical support staff, as appropriate.
- Other duties as required by the funding agencies to carry out contractual agreements and/or as established by the ACHC, Management and Board of Directors.
- Must become familiar with the Federal and State rules, regulations, and practices in a Community Health Center.
- Become familiar with Federal and State Health care program requirements and assist in carrying out these programs.
- Assist in developing the health care plan and review of the program requirements, and recommend changes when necessary to carry out the health plan as required.
- Promotes and believes in ACHC mission.
- Ability to relate to the patients and public regardless of ethnic, religion, and economic status.
QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- Graduate from an accredited medical school.
- Must have a valid California License as a physician & surgeon or a Doctor of Osteopath.
- Professional clinical experience in specific area of practice (i.e. Pediatrician, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, etc.).
- Board certification or eligibility for said certification highly desirable.
- Interest in designing and evaluating an efficient health care system in a community health center setting highly desirable.
- Authoritative knowledge of the principles of practice, principles of general management and specifically in personnel management and techniques in running a medical practice in a community health center are highly desirable.
PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS
The physical and cognitive demands listed below represent essential functions of this position and are required with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Hearing: Sufficient to engage with patients and staff in person and by telephone.
- Speaking: Clear verbal communication to convey medical and operational information.
- Vision: Visual acuity adequate for reading printed materials and viewing electronic screens.
- Cognitive Abilities: Aptitude to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision-making, problem-solving, and comprehending.
- Motor Function & Mobility:
- Ability to move within the work environment to complete tasks and interact with others.
- Occasional lifting and carrying of items up to 10 pounds without assistance.
- Frequent standing, sitting, bending, reaching, and other movements typical of a standard workday.
- Regular use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, operating tools or equipment, and handling materials.
- Some pushing and pulling required during daily tasks.
BENEFITS
- 403(B) matching
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vacation Pay
- Sick Pay
- NHSC (Loan Repayment Program)
- Paid CE (Continuing Education)
EEO Statement:
Aria Community Health Center participates in E-Verify.
Aria Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Skills Required
- Graduate from an accredited medical school
- Valid California physician and surgeon license or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine license
- Professional clinical experience in the relevant area of practice, such as pediatrics, family practice, or internal medicine
- Board certification or eligibility for board certification
- Interest in designing and evaluating efficient healthcare systems in a community health center
- Knowledge of medical practice, general management, personnel management, and medical practice operations
What We Do
Aria Community Health Center is a federally qualified and licensed primary care clinic serving under-served populations in Fresno, Kings, and Tulare counties. The organization provides comprehensive patient-centered care, including medical, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services. Its mission is to improve community health and wellness by addressing individual needs with respect, courtesy, and quality service regardless of the patient's ability to pay.
